1st Race
Top Picks #3, #1 and #6
#3 Tarantino is capable of setting the early pace and judging by his resume' this spot looks like it could be a win for him. He comes over as the 7-5 early favorite. #1 Badge of War is proven at this distance and recent form is good enough to suggest he can compete with these. #6 Goldeneye is getting some much needed class relief and could find his better stride here.
2nd Race
Top Picks #1, #9 and #5
#1 Bartender looks to be dropping in for the win. Her early foot gets her in good position for this route of ground. Top connections bring her over as the early 9-5 favorite. #9 Don't Be Salty is lightly raced and looks to be one that has potential to improve at this level. #5 Country Club has been in good form her last 2 races and she could bring a strong effort.
3rd Race
Top Picks #7, #6 and #5
#7 Red Raze is making a significant drop in class for her 3rd career start. She looks capable of stepping up for the win. #6 Shinning Silver has a bit of early foot but hasn't been able to finish in her first 3 starts. She finds softer company here and expect her to improve. #5 Gus's Gal finished a good 2nd in her last and she looks like a player.
4th Race
Top Picks #1, #4 and #9
#1 Noble Anthem was an expensive yearling purchase making his 2nd career start. Even effort in his debut but look for him to find his stride here. #4 Commerce is a firster for the Mott barn. He has a solid work tab and like him for part. #9 Up Country is 3rd off the layoff and the early 6-5 favorite.
5th Race
Top Picks #4, #7 and #5
#4 Mouquer is the long shot pick here but like this distance for him off his debut. #7 Final Story just missed in his debut and posted a big Beyer number. He is the early 4-5 favorite. #5 Owie shortens up for this one and he could boost exotics.
6th Race
Top Picks #10, #3 and #6
#10 Noble Dynasty finished a respectable 6th in the Grade 3 Transylvania here on opening day. A trip over the Keeneland grass and the softer company should land him a win picture. #3 Knoty Knicks exits stakes company and recent Beyers suggest he could be very competitive here. #6 Gairloch adds blinkers for his 3rd career start. He comes over with top connections and like him to land a share of this.
7th Race
Top Picks #2, #6 and #4
#2 Nation has a previous win over the Keeneland main course at this distance. Also note the recent works over the local going that suggest he is ready for a win. #6 Elnajd has only 2 starts and can boast a win and a 2nd place finish. Beyers are strong for this field and he comes over as the 8-5 early favorite. #4 Tre Italiani has an early turn of foot and he consistently stays on to pick up a check.
8th Race
Top Picks #11, #4 and #10
#11 Intricate Spirit is a Graded Stakes winner making his 2nd start off the layoff. He finished a good 3rd in his last outing and the return to the grass here should put him in the winner's circle. #4 Schwarzenegger is first off the winter break. He won the Indian Summer stakes here last fall at this distance and he could prove tough to catch here. #10 Throckmorton just missed in his last and poses a threat with these.
9th Race
Top Picks #11, #3 and #6
#11 Asheville is a firster for the Brad Cox barn. He looks well prepared and like this distance for his debut. #3 Quarry is first off the layoff but recent work suggest he is ready to go. #6 Tilt a Twirl another firster that has been working well leading up to his debut.
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